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The Leagues Cup features a clash between two MLS teams this weekend as New York City FC take on an impressive Columbus Crew side in an important encounter at the Lower.com Field on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.
Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Preview
New York City FC are currently in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The away side edged Tigres UANL to a narrow 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Columbus Crew, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Crew edged Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Columbus Crew have a slight edge over New York City FC and have won 10 out of the 24 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New York City FC's eight victories.
- Columbus Crew have won each of their last three matches in all competitions and have scored a total of 11 goals in these matches. The Crew have managed to keep only one clean sheet during this period.
- New York City FC have lost only one of their last seven matches in all competitions, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 4-2 scoreline against FC Cincinnati in the Leagues Cup last week.
Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Prediction
Columbus Crew have been a powerhouse in MLS over the past year and will be intent on making the most of their form in the Leagues Cup. The Crew have a good recent record against New York City FC and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
New York City FC have a good squad at their disposal and have a point to prove going into this game. Columbus Crew are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Columbus Crew 3-1 New York City FC
Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Columbus Crew to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Columbus Crew to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Diego Rossi to score - Yes
